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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

20 Dec 1956

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Winchester Evening Star

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Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

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Dec 20, 1956

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Mosby’s Rangers Began Bold Civil War Operations in 1863 Loudoun

The article recalls John Singleton Mosby born in 1833 and his nine man start of independent operations in Loudoun County on January 2 1863. It notes his March 9 1863 raid on Fairfax Court House and describes ranger life with no camps or drills and the fierce anti Union actions that followed, ending with Mosby’s capture attempts and a legendary Blue Ridge cabin incident.

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John Singleton Mosby Edgemovil Powhatan County Alfred D. Mosby Amherst County Virginia McLaurine McLaurine Edgemont Tona Charlottesville John University of Virginia Mosby Bristol Bull Run J.oe. B Stuart Peninsula Manassas Antietam Anger Loudoun County Fairfax Court House Moray Blue Ridge Mountains Blue Ridge Colonel Mosby
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Dwarf Fruit Trees a Boon To Home Owners

Horticulturists at VPI say dwarf fruit trees suit homeowners with limited space. Dwarf apples and pears are common. stone fruits are less so. Benefits include earlier bearing and diverse varieties, with no loss of fruit quality, and minimal need for orchard machinery.

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Blacksburg VPI U. S. Dept. of Agriculture U. S. Government Printing Office Washington, D. C
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